1975 PONTIAC FIREBIRD

Model Designations:

Pontiac, Firebird, Series 2FS, 6 & 8 Cylinder

Pontiac, Firebird Esprit, Series 2FT, 6 & 8 Cylinder

Pontiac, Firebird Formula, Series 2FU, 8 Cylinder

Pontiac, Firebird Trans Am, Series 2FV, 8 Cylinder

Pontiac Firebird, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body Style #2FS87

Base Price: $3,713; Shipping Weight: 3,386 Pounds

Total Production: 22,293*

* Includes 8 Cylinder Production.

Pontiac Firebird, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body Style #2FS87

Base Price: $3,843; Shipping Weight: 3,610 Pounds

Total Production: *

* Included with 6 Cylinder Production.

Total Base Firebird Production: 22,293

Pontiac Firebird Esprit, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body Style #2FT87

Base Price: $3,958; Shipping Weight: 3,431 Pounds

Total Production: 20,826*

*Includes 8 Cylinder Production.

Pontiac Firebird Esprit, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body Style #2FT87

Base Price: $4,088; Shipping Weight: 3,655 Pounds

Total Production: *

*Included with 6 Cylinder Production.

Total Firebird Esprit Production: 20,826

Total Base Firebird & Esprit with 6 Cylinder Engines: 8,134

Pontiac Firebird Formula, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body Style #2FU87

Base Price: $4,349; Shipping Weight: 3,631 Pounds

Total Production: 13,670

Total Firebird Formula Production: 13,670

Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body Style #2FV87

Base Price: $4,740; Shipping Weight: 3,716 Pounds

Total Production: 27,274

Total Trans Am Production: 27,274

Trans Ams with the L78 400 Cubic Inch 4 Barrel Carburetor Engine: 26,417

Trans Ams with L78 Engine & Turbo Hydramatic: 20,277

Trans Ams with L78 Engine & Manual Transmission: 6,140

Trans Ams with L75 455 Cubic Inch 4 Barrel Carburetor Engine; 857

Total Production all model Firebirds: 84,063

Chassis:

Wheelbase: 108.1

Tire Size:

Not Avilable

Engine Availability:

Engine Horsepower Model Availability

I-6 250 Cubic Inch 105 H.P. Standard on Base & Esprit Firebird.

V-8 350 Cubic Inch 155 H.P. Standard on Base Firebird V-8, Esprit V-8.

V-8 350 Cubic Inch 175 H.P. Standard on Firebird Formula.

V-8 400 Cubic Inch 185 H.P. Standard on Trans Am. Optional on Firebird & Formula.

V-8 455 Cubic Inch 200 H.P. Optional Firebirds

General Engine Specifications:

See 1975 Pontiac Engines & Engine Accessories:

Tune Up Specifications:

6 Cylinder, 250 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plug Type: AC R46TX

Spark Plug Gap: .060"

Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4

Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 850 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 550 RPM in Drive; California: 600 RPM in Drive

8 Cylinder, 350 Cubic Inch Engine, Standard Transmission & California Cars:

Spark Plug Type: AC R46TSX

Spark Plug Gap: .060"

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 12 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 775 RPM

Automatic Transmission:

2 Barrel Carburetor: 600 RPM in Drive

4 Barrel Carburetor, except California Cars: 650 RPM in Drive

4 Barrel Carburetor California Cars: 625 RPM in Drive

8 Cylinder, 350 Cubic Inch Engine, with Automatic Transmission, except California Cars:

Spark Plug Type: AC R46TSX

Spark Plug: Gap .060"

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 16 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission:

2 Barrel Carburetor: 600 RPM

4 Barrel Carburetor: 650 RPM

8 Cylinder, 400 Cubic Inch Engine, Standard Transmission & California Cars:

Spark Plug Type:

2 Barrel Carburetor: AC R46TSX

4 Barrel Carburetor: AC R45TSX

Spark Plug Gap: .060"

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 12 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 775 RPM

Automatic Transmission:

2 Barrel Carburetor: 650 RPM in Drive

4 Barrel Carburetor, except California Cars & Wagons: 650 RPM in Drive

4 Barrel Carburetor Wagons, except California Cars: 625 RPM

4 Barrel Carburetor California Cars: 600 RPM in Drive

8 Cylinder, 400 Cubic Inch Engine, with Automatic Transmission, except California Cars:

Spark Plug Type: AC R46TSX

Spark Plug: Gap .060"

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 16 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission:

2 Barrel Carburetor: 650 RPM in Drive

4 Barrel Carburetor, except California Cars & Wagons: 650 RPM in Drive

4 Barrel Carburetor Wagons, except California Cars: 625 RPM

4 Barrel Carburetor California Cars: 600 RPM in Drive

8 Cylinder, 455 Cubic Inch Engine, except California Cars:

Spark Plug Type: AC R45TSX

Spark Plug: Gap .060"

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive

8 Cylinder, 455 Cubic Inch Engine, California Cars:

Spark Plug Type: AC R45TSX

Spark Plug: Gap .060"

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 16 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 675 RPM in Drive

Valve Specifications:

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Pistons, Rings, Wrist Pin, Crankshaft, & Bearing Data:

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Engine Tightening Specifications:

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Capacities:

6 Cylinder:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 13.1 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap:

With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 21-1/2 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints

Automatic Transmission:

Pan Only: 4 Quarts

Complete Refill: 9-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4.25 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

8 Cylinder, 350 Cubic Inch Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 22 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 23.3 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap:

With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 21.5 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints

Four Speed: 2-1/2 Pints

Automatic Transmission:

Pan Only: 4 Quarts

Complete Refill: 9 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4-1/4 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

8 Cylinder, 400 Cubic Inch Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 21.3 Quarts

With Air Conditioning:

With 2 Barrel Carburetor: 22.5 Quarts

With 4 Barrel Carburetor: 23.3 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap:

With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 21.9

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Four Speed: 2-1/2 Pints

Automatic Transmission:

Pan Only: 4 Quarts

Complete Refill: 9 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4-1/4 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

8 Cylinder, 455 Cubic Inch Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 20.3 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 21.3 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap:

With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 21.5

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Four Speed: 2-1/2 Pints

Automatic Transmission:

Pan Only: 4 Quarts

Complete Refill: 9 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4-1/4 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications:

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Delco-Remy Alternator & Regulator Specifications:

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Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications:

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Rear Axle Specifications:

Carrier Type: Integral

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:

Method: Shims

Adjustment: .005"-.009"

Pinion Bearing Preload:

Method: Tighten pinion shaft nut with inch-pound torque wrench.

Adjustment:

New Bearings: 24-32 Inch Lbs

Used Bearings: 8-12 Inch Lbs.

Differential Bearing Preload:

Method: Shims

Adjustment: Slip fit plus .008" Tight

Brake Specifications:

Brake Drum Diameter: 9-1/2"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 2-15/16"

Rear: 7/8"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 1"

Power Brakes: 1-1/8"

Wheel Alignment Specifications:

All Models:

Caster: 0 Degrees

Camber:

Left: +1 Degrees

Right: +1 Degrees

Toe In: 0 to 1/8"

Carburetor Specifications:

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Popular Options:

Air Conditioning; Heater & Defroster; AM Radio; AM-FM Push Button RadioAM-FM Stereo Radio; AM-FM Stereo Radio with 8 Track Stereo Tape Player; Rear Seat Speaker; Electric Antenna; Variable Ratio Power Steering; Power Brakes; Electric Clock; Rally Gauge Package with Tachometer; Tinted Windshield; Padded Dash; Remote Control Side Mirror; Bucket Seats; Reclining Passenger Side Bucket Seat; Power Windows; Power Left Bucket Seat; Tilt Steering Wheel; DeLuxe Steering Wheel; Formula Steering Wheel; Two Speed Wipers & Washer; Cruise Control; Rear Defogger; Wire Wheel Discs; Rally Wheels; Back Up Lights; Bumper Guards; Safe-T-Track; Heavy Duty Battery; Various Trim Options; Various Engine & Transmission Options, and much more.

1975 Pontiac Historical Data:

Introduction date for the 1975 Pontiac line was on September 27, 1974.

Total 1975 Pontiac Production was 531,912, including 84,063 Firebirds.

1975 Pontiac Colors & Codes:

Code Color

11 Cameo White

13 Sterling Silver

15 Graystone

19 Starlight Black

24 Artic Blue

26 Bimini Blue

29 Stellar Blue

31 Gray

39 Burgundy

44 Lakemist Green

45 Augusta Green

49 Alpine Green

50 Carmel Beige

51 Sunstorm Yellow

55 Sandstone

58 Ginger Brown

59 Oxford Brown

63 Copper Mist

64 Persimmon

66 Fire Coral Bronze

72 Roman Red

74 Honduras Maroon

75 Buccaneer Red

80 Tampico Orange

Promotional Model Cars Available:

Plastic: Firebird 400 2 Door Hardtop (Promotional Kit)

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